A Word from CIRI President Sarah Lukin
September 6, 2024
As an Alaska Native corporation, we understand our continued growth and economic strength is rooted in our ability to be forward-looking, flexible and adaptable.
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A Word from CIRI President Sarah Lukin
June 5, 2024
After Anchorage’s second-snowiest winter on record, spring finally arrived!
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A Word from CIRI President Sarah Lukin
February 27, 2024
Just as subsistence relies on the work of many, so does the continued success of our company.
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A Word from Our President and CEO
December 12, 2023
As my time as your president and CEO comes to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of ...
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A Word from Our President
August 29, 2023
In June, I was fortunate to lead an executive breakout session during our spring CIRI Participation Committee (CPC) meeting.
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A Word from Our President
July 11, 2023
Thank you to all those who turned out, either in person or via webcast, for our 2023 Annual Meeting, held Saturday, June 3 in Anchorage.
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A Word from Our President
May 5, 2023
There is still plenty of snow on the ground here in our region, but the sun has returned, and the days are growing longer—we made ...
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A Word from Our President
February 28, 2023
Happy new year to you, our Shareholders and Descendants! As we move into 2023, I am excited for what lies ahead. This spring, CIRI will ...
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A Word from Our President
December 21, 2022
Happy holidays to our Shareholders, Descendants and their families!
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A Word from Our President
October 21, 2022
It’s fall in Alaska! No matter where we live, autumn gives us the chance to slow down, settle back into our routines and savor the ...
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A Word from the President
December 8, 2021
Every Alaska Native person with a living memory of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) has a story to tell. To ...
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Alaska’s Future
June 30, 2019
Along with many Alaskans, CIRI leadership has been closely monitoring the Alaska State Legislature and the governor’s work on the fiscal year 2020 budget.
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President’s Message
November 17, 2016
Thank you to all of you who turned out for CIRI and The CIRI Foundation’s Friendship Potlatches this fall. While the potlatches gave us an ...
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President’s Message
October 31, 2016
As the days become cooler and shorter, most of us start to prepare for winter. The chill in the air also means it’s time, once ...
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A Word from the President, February 2016
February 28, 2016
I’m always grateful when I have a chance to attend a meeting of the Tikahtnu Forum. I especially appreciate seeing so many individuals and organizations, ...
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A Word from the President, January 2016
January 22, 2016
Happy new year! If you’re like me, you’ve been reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the new one.
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A Word from the President, December 2015
December 28, 2015
CIRI and its employees also have an important role as responsible members of the community.
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A Word from the President, November 2015
November 23, 2015
We must talk openly about the disproportionate rates of suicide among our people and work together to find solutions.
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A word from the president, September 2015
September 25, 2015
CIRI is acutely aware of the concerns facing our state, the nation and the world as we all face climate change. We have taken several ...
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A word from the president, September 2014
September 26, 2014
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A word from the president, August 2014
August 20, 2014
In 1978, CIRI President Roy Huhndorf wrote the above words for the 1977 CIRI Annual Report. At the time, our company was only six years ...
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A word from the president, July 2014
July 28, 2014
By Sophie Minich, CIRI president and chief executive officer Every year, federal, state and local governments make decisions or pass laws that affect Alaska Native people. ...
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A word from the president, June 2014
June 30, 2014
The CIRI Annual Meeting held earlier this month provided a fantastic opportunity to meet and talk with shareholders. I appreciate those who took time out ...
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A word from the president, April 2014
April 17, 2014
By: Sophie Minich, CIRI president and chief executive officer It was great to see so many of you at the first CIRI Open House in ...
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A word from the president, March 2014
March 3, 2014
The unusually warm weather that settled over Anchorage this month has many of us thinking of spring—a time of renewal and growth. CIRI has done ...
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A word from the president, February 2014
February 28, 2014
Next month marks an important anniversary in Alaska’s history. Fifty years ago, at 5:36 p.m. on March 27, 1964, men, women and children starting their ...
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A word from the president, January 2014
January 31, 2014
As CIRI embarks on a new year, I'm excited about the prospects of building on the foundation of cooperation and collaboration that helped define 2013 ...
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A word from the president, December 2013
December 30, 2013
As we reflect upon 2013 and look forward to 2014, I am reminded of what a great year it has been. For me, personally, I ...
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A word from the president, November 2013
November 23, 2013
The holiday season is upon us - a time to reflect on the many things in our lives we are fortunate to have such as ...
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A word from the president, October 2013
October 1, 2013
The CIRI Potlatch season is upon us and I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet with shareholders and their families in Kenai and Anchorage earlier ...
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A word from the president, September 2013
September 1, 2013
It is a privilege to deliver the news that, with the September dividend distribution, CIRI's cumulative dividends paid to shareholders since the company's inception will ...
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A word from the president, August 2013
August 1, 2013
Wow! What a summer it has been here in Alaska - one of the brightest and warmest on record. It has been so rewarding to ...
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A word from the president, July 2013
July 1, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to catch up on the latest news and events at your corporation. Here in Alaska, it's hard to believe ...
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A word from the president, May 2013
May 1, 2013
This is an exciting time of year for CIRI. It's the time when we meet with shareholders at a series of meetings leading up to ...
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A word from the president, April 2013
April 1, 2013
If you haven't received it already, CIRI's 2012 annual report and proxy materials are in the mail. I encourage you to review the report that ...
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A word from the president, March 2013
March 1, 2013
Earlier this month I had the honor of participating in the signing ceremony to convey more than 200,000 acres of land to CIRI village corporations. ...
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A word from the president, January/February 2013
February 1, 2013
It is a great honor and privilege to present my first president's message since accepting the position following the retirement of Margie Brown. We are ...
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A word from the president: Passing the baton
December 16, 2012
By: Margie Brown, CIRI president and chief executive officer Dear Fellow Shareholders: In just a few days, the baton will pass from me to Sophie ...
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A word from the president: AFN needs to evolve to better serve, unify
November 1, 2012
AFN needs to evolve to better serve, unify
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A word from the president: Changing the economic landscape
September 1, 2012
Changing the economic landscape
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A message from the president: Wind project draws from global resources, provides local benefits
August 1, 2012
CIRI transitioning for continued success
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A word from the president: Wind project draws from global resources, provides local benefits
June 1, 2012
Wind project draws from global resources, provides local benefits
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A word from the president: Excerpts from the 2011 CIRI annual report president’s letter to shareholders
April 1, 2012
Excerpts from the 2011 CIRI annual report president's letter to shareholders
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A word from the president: Accomplishments, smooth transition and bright future
March 1, 2012
Accomplishments, smooth transition and bright future
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A word from the president: An involved community is essential to student success
January 1, 2012
An involved community is essential to student success
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A word from the president: AFN evolving to unify, better serve
November 1, 2011
AFN evolving to unify, better serve
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A word from the president: What should government do about energy?
September 1, 2011
What should government do about energy?
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A word from the president: CIRI Board election and a promising future
June 1, 2011
CIRI Board election and a promising future
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A word from the presidents: Alaskans need private energy investments, not state energy subsidies
May 1, 2011
Alaskans need private energy investments, not state energy subsidies
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A word from the president: Let’s be careful about how we link ANCSA and SBA 8(a) business development program
March 1, 2011
Let's be careful about how we link ANCSA and SBA 8(a) business development program
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A word from the president: Have Alaskans lost their can-do attitude?
February 1, 2011
Have Alaskans lost their can-do attitude?
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A word from the president: Alaska must improve urban and rural education options
January 1, 2011
Alaska must improve urban and rural education options
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A word from the president: Reform 8(a) rules to save and improve the program
November 1, 2010
Reform 8(a) rules to save and improve the program
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A word from the president: Fire Island wind poised to help resolve energy shortage
October 1, 2010
Fire Island wind poised to help resolve energy shortage
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A word from the president: Good corporate citizenship requires sustainable business practices
August 1, 2010
Good corporate citizenship requires sustainable business practices
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A word from the president: Learning from mistakes provides great opportunity
July 1, 2010
Learning from mistakes provides great opportunity
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A word from the president: ANCSA in action: Board elections, planning for the future
June 1, 2010
ANCSA in action: Board elections, planning for the future
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A word from the president: 2010 Annual Meeting scheduled for June 5
May 1, 2010
Leading by example
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A word from the president: Excerpts from Letter to Shareholders, CIRI 2009 Annual Report
April 1, 2010
(Excerpts from Letter to Shareholders, CIRI 2009 Annual Report)
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A word from the president: The importance of being counted
March 1, 2010
The importance of being counted
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A word from the president: ANCSA creates opportunities while preserving values
February 1, 2010
ANCSA creates opportunities while preserving values
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A word from the president: Alaska Native students need new education answers
December 1, 2009
Alaska Native students need new education answers
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A word from the president: CIRI energy investments benefit current, future generations
October 1, 2009
CIRI energy investments benefit current, future generations
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A word from the president: Building strong Alaska Native corporation business partnerships
September 1, 2009
Building strong Alaska Native corporation business partnerships
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A word from the president: Obama Cabinet members tour Alaska
August 1, 2009
Obama Cabinet members tour Alaska
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A word from the president: Alaska Native participation in Census matters
July 1, 2009
Alaska Native participation in Census matters
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A word from the president: CIRI investments aim for long-term corporate growth
June 1, 2009
CIRI investments aim for long-term corporate growth
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A word from the president: Alaska Native Heritage Center turns 10, still teaching…and learning
May 1, 2009
Alaska Native Heritage Center turns 10, still teaching...and learning
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A word from the president: Excerpts from Letter to Shareholders, CIRI 2008 Annual Report
April 1, 2009
(Excerpts from Letter to Shareholders, CIRI 2008 Annual Report
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A word from the president: Tikahtnu Commons and Fire Island wind farm are shaping up, growing fast
February 1, 2009
Tikahtnu Commons and Fire Island wind farm are shaping up, growing fast
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A word from the president: Challenging economy is cause to be solemn, not paralyzed
January 1, 2009
Challenging economy is cause to be solemn, not paralyzed
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By: Margie Brown, CIRI president and CEO
December 1, 2008
Commemorating statehood and dealing with change
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ANCSA creates sustainable business opportunities for Alaska
August 1, 2008
ANCSA creates sustainable business opportunities for Alaska by: Margie Brown, CIRI president and CEO We are fast approaching the 50th anniversary of Alaska statehood that ...
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Alaska needs both short-, long-term energy solutions
May 1, 2008
Alaska needs both short-, long-term energy solutions Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin recently unveiled her short-term energy plan to help Alaskans deal with skyrocketing energy costs. ...
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